Abi Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Abi, also known as Abijah, was the mother of King Hezekiah and the daughter of Zechariah.
mother of Hezekiah (2KI 18:2)
Lineage: Zechariah › Abijah
Names
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Abijah
the Lord is my father
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Abi
my father
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Abi
· Also called · H21 none · 2KI 18:2 [my] father
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Abijah
· Also called · H29 G5 · 2CH 29:1 [my] father is y-h-v-h
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אָבִי
aviy · H21 · 2KI 18:2 [my] father
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אֲבִיָּה
abiyah · H29 · 2CH 29:1 [my] father is y-h-v-h
- he אֲבִי · H0021
- he אֲבִיָּה · H0029N
- el Αβου Abou · none · 2KI 18:2
- el Αββα Abba · G5 · 2CH 29:1
- bg Авия
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Conditional birth estimate · c. 787 BC – 762 BC
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.
| Relative / anchor year | Generations | Conditional interval |
|---|---|---|
| Hezekiah · 742 BC Descendant |
1 20–45 years per generation |
c. 787 BC – 762 BC |
| Josiah · 649 BC Descendant |
4 20–45 years per generation |
c. 829 BC – 729 BC |
| Jehoahaz · 633 BC Descendant |
5 20–45 years per generation |
c. 858 BC – 733 BC |
| Jehoiakim · 635 BC Descendant |
5 20–45 years per generation |
c. 860 BC – 735 BC |
| Zedekiah · 629 BC Descendant |
5 20–45 years per generation |
c. 854 BC – 729 BC |
| Jehoiachin · 617 BC Descendant |
6 20–45 years per generation |
c. 887 BC – 737 BC |
| Jesus Christ · 5 BC Descendant |
19 20–45 years per generation |
c. 860 BC – 385 BC |
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Abi Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Abi, also called Abijah, was the mother of King Hezekiah of Judah. She is mentioned in 2Ki 18:2 and 2Ch 29:1 as the daughter of Zechariah. Hezekiah, who reigned from approximately 715-686 BC, was known for his religious reforms and his trust in God (2Ki 18:5-6). The fact that Abi is mentioned by name suggests that she may have had a positive influence on her son Hezekiah. However, no further details about her life or character are provided in the Bible.
Abijah 7 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
The daughter of Zechariah (2 Chr. 29:1; comp. Isa. 8:2), and afterwards the wife of Ahaz. She is also called Abi (2 Kings 18:2).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Abi_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Abi@2Ki.18.2-2Ch) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, abijah_14)